THE GUIDE
Things to Do
The sights, the water, and the rituals — with honest verdicts on what deserves your limited days.
- Which Bosphorus cruise to take
- The Princes' Islands, why and how
- Visiting a hamam: what to expect
- Where to see the whirling dervishes
- Galata Tower: worth the climb?
Every guide in this section
- 250 Useful Turkish Words and Expressions for Tourists8 min
- Bebek, Istanbul's Trendy Village along the Bosphorus2 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey’s Biggest Palace2 min
- Don't Miss the International Istanbul Tulip Festival2 min
- Fun Activities for Kids in Istanbul4 min
- Going Out in Istanbul1 min
- Guided Tours in Dolmabahçe Palace4 min
- Hagia Sophia – Church Turned Mosque Turned Museum Turned Mosque Again5 min
- How to Avoid the Steep Climb to Taksim or Cihangir?2 min
- How to Bargain Like a Pro in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Elsewhere5 min
- How To Spot and Avoid Common Istanbul Tourist Scams?6 min
- If You Don’t Visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, You’ll Regret It Later3 min
- Is Büyükada the Only Princes' Island of Istanbul I Should Visit?2 min
- Istanbul Aquarium, a Spectacular Tourist Attraction3 min
- Istanbul Sales, When Does It Start and Stop2 min
- Istanbul Tour in Balat Including Chora Church, City Walls and the Patriarchate2 min
- Little Known Ways to Make the Most of Topkapi Palace – Part 14 min
- Little Known Ways to Make the Most of Topkapi Palace – Part 23 min
- Little Known Ways to Make the Most of Topkapi Palace – Part 34 min
- Mosque Structure and What to Look for Inside the Mosque3 min
- Opening Hours of Istanbul Sightseeing Spots and Attractions5 min
- Overview of the Main Tourist Areas in Istanbul1 min
- Review of Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hodjapasha Cultural Center4 min
- See How Easily You Can Visit the Harem of Topkapi Palace5 min
- The Basilica Cistern, the Coolest Spot in Town3 min
- The Blue Mosque – One of the Most Famous Misunderstandings4 min
- The Egyptian or Spice Bazaar, the Hottest Spot in Town2 min
- The Golden Horn of Istanbul3 min
- The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, World’s Oldest and Biggest Covered Market3 min
- The Jewish Community and Notable Synagogues in Istanbul4 min
- Things to Do in Spring in Istanbul4 min
- Top 10 Night Clubs in Istanbul4 min
- Top 10 Outdoor Cafes in Istanbul6 min
- Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul9 min
- Top 5 Markets in Istanbul5 min
- Top 7 Reasons to Visit Istanbul3 min
- Top 9 Shopping Centers in Istanbul7 min
- Turkish Language and Pronunciation Rules (for Tourists)2 min
- What (Not) to Do In a Mosque2 min
- Where to Buy What Quality Souvenirs in Istanbul2 min
- Why You Should Consider a Private Bosphorus Cruise3 min
- You Don’t Have to Be Indiana Jones to Enjoy Istanbul’s Archaeology Museums3 min